Doeling

/ˈduːlɪŋ/ noun

Definition

A young female goat that has not yet given birth, or a female kid between its first and second year.

Etymology

From Dutch/Afrikaans 'doeling' and Scandinavian languages, used in English pastoral and farming contexts. Common in agricultural terminology and livestock husbandry.

Kelly Says

Farmers have incredibly specific vocabulary for animals at every stage of life—a doeling isn't just any young goat, but specifically a female who hasn't been a mother yet, which matters for breeding and milk production.

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